Chicken, Bacon and Cheese Open Sandwich

This Chicken, Bacon, and Cheese Open Sandwich combines tender chicken, crispy bacon, and melted cheese with a touch of paprika. Served on toasted rustic bread alongside a fresh mixed salad with olive oil dressing, it’s a flavour-packed, hearty meal perfect for lunch or dinner.

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 15

Total Time 25

Servings People

Ingredients

2 slices sourdough bread multigrain thick slices
1 large chicken breast grilled or roasted and sliced
4 rashers smoked bacon
100 g cheddar cheese grated
½ tsp paprika
100 g mixed salad lettuce, rocket etc
2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1 tbsp lemon juice
salt to taste
pepper to taste

Instructions

Fry the bacon in a pan over medium heat until crispy, about 5-7 minutes. Remove and drain on a paper towel.
4 rashers smoked bacon
Lightly toast the slices of rustic bread either in a toaster or under the grill.
2 slices sourdough bread
Layer the sliced chicken and crispy bacon on top of the toasted bread. Evenly sprinkle the grated cheese over the chicken and bacon.
1 large chicken breast, 100 g cheddar cheese
Place the assembled sandwiches under the grill for 3-4 minutes, or until the cheese is fully melted and golden.
Sprinkle the melted cheese with paprika for an extra touch of flavour and colour.
½ tsp paprika
Toss the mixed salad ingredients in a bowl with olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
100 g mixed salad, 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil, 1 tbsp lemon juice, salt, pepper
Plate the open sandwiches with a side of the mixed salad, and enjoy immediately.

Notes

This sandwich is a simple yet delicious meal, offering a balance of richness from the chicken, bacon, and cheese, complemented by the freshness of the salad.

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